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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.50, 4,283.33 and 907.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.50, 4,283.33 and 907.70 is: 1,361.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.50 : 4,283.33 = 907.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.50/4,283.33 = 907.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.50x = 4,283.33 × 907.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.50x = 3,887,984.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,984.81/2,855.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.58

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